Seared Scallops with Indulgent Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce
A delightful dish featuring perfectly seared scallops paired with a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce that elevates the flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season them with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
- Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Add lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and coat them with the sauce for a minute.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with the spicy Cajun cream sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Seared Scallops, Spicy Cajun Sauce, Seafood Recipe